Built in the 19th century by a prominent Kingston business family, later home to the artists and dreamers who gave Midtown its creative spark, this Victorian has always sheltered interesting people. Now it's looking for its next caretakers. Like Kingston, its story isn't finished yet.
Tucked into the budding Midtown Arts District on tree-lined Downs Street, Skellylope Manor pairs Victorian gravitas with genuine pizzazz. Mature trees and perennial gardens wrap the home in its own quiet oasis -- a rare pocket of solitude two minutes from everything.
Climb the short flight to the majestic covered porch and step inside to a grand living room, where original pocket doors let you open the space wide for a party or close it off for a quiet night in. Oversized windows flood every room with light. A separate dining room connects to an updated, entertaining-ready kitchen -- a genuine cook's haven.
Upstairs, a dramatic Victorian stairwell leads to a wide corridor and three generous bedrooms, plus a full bath with a clawfoot tub for well-earned end-of-day soaking. Climb once more and the attic opens into a vaulted, unfinished expanse with serious storage -- or serious potential, if you've got a creative streak of your own.
Outside, a separate garage fits two cars, with a second deeded right-of-way driveway around the corner and even more storage overhead. Bring the boat, the kayaks, the pottery wheel -- there's room.
All told, it's a rare mix of original character and easy, laid-back living -- steps from Boices Ice Cream, Midtown's galleries, restaurants, and shops.
Skellylope Manor has kept Kingston's stories for over a century. Yours could be next.
Active
$399,000
138 Downs Street, Kingston, NY 12401
3beds
1,455sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$317,300 Zestimate®
$274/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Majestic covered porchThree generous bedroomsSecond deeded right-of-way drivewayDramatic victorian stairwellSeparate dining roomOriginal pocket doorsUpdated entertaining-ready kitchen
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Hudson Modern 845-579-8050,
Sean Nutley 917-691-0142
Source: HVCRMLS,MLS#: 20264609
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Washer/Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Gas Oven, Freezer, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Convection Oven
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Doors: ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors
- Windows: Aluminum Frames, Wood Frames
- Basement: Concrete,Storage Space,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,455
- Total interior livable area: 1,455 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,455
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Asphalt, Outside
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Back Door
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Garden, Private Yard
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 100
- Features: Garden, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 5108004833422
- Zoning: T4N - T4
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Board & Batten Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asbestos Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Kingston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $274/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $113,500
- Annual tax amount: $419,772
- Date on market: 8/12/2026
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$317,300
$286,000 - $349,000
$2,823/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $399,000+157.6%$274/sqft |
Source:  HVCRMLS #20264609 Report a problem | ||
| 12/23/2016 | Sold | $154,900$106/sqft |
Source: HVCRMLS #20164807 Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2016 | Pending sale | $154,900$106/sqft |
Source: Murphy Realty Group #20164807 Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2016 | Listed for sale | $154,900+23.9%$106/sqft |
Source: Murphy Realty Group #20164807 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2010 | Sold | $125,000$86/sqft |
Source: HVCRMLS #20093809 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $113,500 |
| 2024 | -- | $113,500 |
| 2023 | -- | $113,500 |
| 2022 | -- | $113,500 |
| 2021 | -- | $113,500 |
| 2020 | -- | $113,500 |
| 2019 | -- | $113,500 +10.2% |
| 2018 | -- | $103,000 |
| 2017 | $3,783 | $103,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $103,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $103,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $103,000 -5.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $109,000 -15.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $129,000 -5.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $136,000 -14.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $159,000 -4.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $167,000 +391.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $34,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $34,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $34,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $34,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $34,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $34,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $34,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $34,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 12401
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Chambers SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 1.7 mi
- 3/10M Clifford Miller Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 4/10Kingston High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: G.Washington K-4
Source: HVCRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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